Director of Education

• Design/implement curriculum and lesson plans for outreach workshops
• Serve as lead instructor for all outreach workshops
• Administrative duties include: scheduling workshop dates/times, preparing quotes for workshop fees and discounts, communicating with school faculty and staff, relaying invoice needs to QCT Box Office Manager, tracking detailed workshop reports, researching/updating curriculum as needed
• Serves as a passionate advocate for arts education, developing and nurturing relationships with local businesses, colleges, schools, media, and arts organizations to expand program reach to new audiences and underserved populations
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, and QCT staff, select a season of student shows with varied artistic/educational objectives that will provide unique opportunities to our students and volunteers, as well as support QCT's budgetary and operational needs
• Cultivate an environment where students can explore their talents, take artistic risks, and build confidence
• Direct at least two student theatre shows each season
• Support guest directors in collaboration with the Artistic Director
• Collaborate with production teams, including QCT's Artistic Director, to ensure seamless integration of technical and artistic elements
• Support Production Associate to recruit/train/supervise student crew and volunteers as needed for student theatre productions
• Create and implement the rehearsal schedules
• Administer QCT on the Road, including scheduling tour route, facilitating communication between the venues and QCT, and generating a study guide of educational content
• Oversee all safety/emergency procedures related to a production or rehearsal, especially when students are involved
• Lead and train staff and volunteers to conduct facility tours for groups and potential volunteers
• Design and implement engaging educational classes onsite at QCT, ensuring that classes are available for students Pre-K through adult at various skill levels and interests, promoting creativity and personal growth
• Serve as lead instructor for many classes
• Hire, train, and supervise guest instructors as needed
• At the end of each class session, gather responses from written surveys given to parents and students
• Analyze data to inform decisions about scheduling and class selection
• Recruit, train, and supervise student volunteers to serve as teaching assistants
• In collaboration with the Front of House staff, oversee class registration and communicate with students/families about class expectations
• Establish/implement safety protocols for when students are in our building
• Develop and manage program budgets responsibly, aligning with the value of stewardship to ensure sustainability
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience working with volunteer casts and crews of all ages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have attention to detail and ability to work independently on projects
• Individual must be organized with ability to multitask, excellent time management skills are a must
• Strong theatrical background, including experience directing in multiple genres
• Experience teaching and/or working with youth

Bachelor's degree in theatre arts or a related field

• 100% coverage of health insurance
• paid vacation
• retirement match after 90 days of employment